Five of the Indian nationals who escaped from the Mirihana detention center, while they were held over the connection to the large scale kidney implant racket, were arrested by police in Pesale area in Mannar.

The suspects were aged between 26- 33 years.

Police have also arrested an individual from Thaleimannar who had assisted the fugitives.

In addition, 2 other Indian nationals who were being detained, have also escaped from the Mirihana detention center on the 28th of October.